EXPRESSO BAR
4835 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 786-369-1500
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 6 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License was approved as non seating and there are 48 seats on premises.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water cup next to disposable cups. The cup was discarded.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed DM with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Person in charge adjusted the sanitizer to 50 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine with chlorine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. Person in charge adjusted the machine to 50 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of incorrect sanitizer concentration.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container used to transfer ice from the main kitchen. Person in charge discarded it.
Jul 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed remodeling took place on premises and no plans were submitted.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License was approved as non seating and there are 48 seats on premises.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed remodeling took place on premises and no plans were submitted.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License was approved as non seating and there are 48 seats on premises.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham/ cheese sandwich (45 F - Cold Holding); prosciutto sandwich (47 F - Cold Holding) at the front counter cooler display. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Person in charge transferred the food items to lower the temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside the hand sink. Item was moved immediately.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed remodeling took place on premises and no plans were submitted.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License was approved as non seating and there are 48 seats on premises.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons inside standing water ( water temperature 74 F ). Person in charge discarded the water.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.